The Story Of Lieutenant Ergunoff

By Ivan Turgenev

Book Overview

The Story of Lieutenant Ergunoff is a novella written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian writer and novelist. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young Russian lieutenant named Dimitry Ergunoff, who is stationed in a remote garrison in Siberia.Ergunoff is a proud and ambitious young man who dreams of achieving glory and honor in the Russian army. However, his dreams are shattered when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marya, who is the daughter of a local merchant.Despite his love for Marya, Ergunoff is torn between his duty to the army and his desire to be with her. He struggles to reconcile his conflicting emotions, but ultimately decides to follow his heart and leave the army to be with Marya.However, his decision has serious consequences, and he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life outside the army. He faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including poverty, social isolation, and the disapproval of his family and friends.As the story unfolds, Ergunoff must come to terms with his choices and the consequences of his actions. He learns valuable lessons about love, duty, and the true meaning of honor and courage.The Story of Lieutenant Ergunoff is a powerful and moving tale that explores the complex themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 66 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Works of Ivan Turgenieff: Story of Lieut. Ergunoff; A Hapless Girl; A Strange Story; Punin and Baburin, by Ivan Turgenieff. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766199045.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425474063
• ISBN13: 9781425474065
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"